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Entries from January 2009

Lord, Cut Me Some Slack

January 30th, 2009 · No Comments

The Lord never cuts me any slack! The day got off to a poor start, not long after I got out of bed and by the time I was in the kitchen cooking breakfast, I was in the middle of a pretty good “feeling sorry for myself” morning. I glanced over at my Chuck Swindoll [...]

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Amazing Facts on the Bible

January 25th, 2009 · No Comments

THE CENTER OF THE BIBLE
What is the shortest chapter in the Bible?
Answer – Psalm 117
What is the longest chapter in the Bible?
Answer – Psalm 119
Which chapter is in the center of the Bible?
Answer – Psalm 118
AND, DON’T MISS THIS…
Fact: There are 594 chapters before Psalm 118
Fact: There are 594 chapters after Psalm 118
Add these numbers [...]

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Delicious Coffee Punch

January 22nd, 2009 · No Comments

Servings: 20-25 small cups
1/4 cup instant coffee
1/2 cup sugar (or Splenda)
1 cup boiling water
3 quarts milk
3 pints ice cream
(2 chocolate and 1 vanilla, or 1 1/2 of each)
Mix coffee, sugar and boiling water. Let stand until completely cool. Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
Add milk and ice cream to coffee mixture. Stir until almost [...]

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WE’RE ALL CALLED TO PRAYER

January 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment

It matters not your political affiliation or who you voted for. As Christians, we have a spiritual and moral responsibility to pray for those in authority over our land. Too many complain about the leadership of our country without falling to their knees first.
We live in uncertain times 2 Timothy 3:1-9 and it is imperative [...]

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Building a Stronger Spiritual Life

January 19th, 2009 · No Comments

“It’s more important than ever to nurture the spiritual side of your life.”
by Victor M. Parachin
Look around. Look at the culture we live in. It’s bombarded with commercialism, secularism and materialism. We live in the fast lane and are constantly penciling more and more things to do in our day-planners. When was the last time [...]

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The Way to a Happy New Year

January 19th, 2009 · No Comments

To leave the old with a burst of song;
To recall the right and forgive the wrong;
To forget the things that bind you fast
To the vain regrets of the year that’s past;
To have the strength to let go your hold
Of the not “worth while” of the days grown old;
To dare go forth with a purpose true,
To [...]

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With Our Deepest Sympathies

January 17th, 2009 · No Comments

We send our love and sympathies to Janet (CCF Co-founder) on the loss of her mother who passed away early this morning from a lengthy illness.
Janet, we’re thinking of you and wishing you much hope and comfort in the midst of your sorrow. We’re also praying that you’re feeling God’s strong and compassionate arms around [...]

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French Vanilla Cocoa Mix

January 15th, 2009 · No Comments

10 1/2 cups Non-Fat Dry Milk
4 c. Confectioner’s Sugar
2 (8 oz.) Jars of *French Vanilla Flavored Non-Dairy Powdered Creamer
3 1/2 cups Chocolate Mix for Milk (such as Nestle’s Quick)
2 3/4 cups Non-Dairy Powdered Creamer
1/2 tsp salt
Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container. This recipe will yield approximately 8 pint size gift jars. Note: [...]

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A Great Definition of “Prosperity”

January 15th, 2009 · No Comments

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“Prosperity is having the provision of God
to do His will – in abundance!”
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Keep Your Fork

January 13th, 2009 · 1 Comment

The following may be familiar to many but it’s worth sharing again for it’s a message of hope. It is attributed to Roger William Thomas.
A woman was diagnosed with a terminal illness and given three months to live. She asked her pastor to come to her home to discuss her final wishes. She told him [...]

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